Podcast

Camille Popiel, Katherine Yu, and Theodora Ciobanu, of Lakewood High School have created a podcast, All Rise, to introduce and guide new teams through the mock trial process. Their goal is to give everyone an equal opportunity when competing at the state level. The three experienced mockers have released their introduction now. Tune back in every Monday in October for the next episode of the series!

Introduction

 

Basics

What Does a Round Look Like
Scoring 

Case Packet

Lawyers

Appearances and Preliminary Matters
Case Theory and Burden 
Opening Statements
Direct Examinations Lawyer 
Cross Examinations Lawyer
Impeachments
Direct and Cross of an Expert
Exhibits 

Closing Arguments
Lawyer Tips

Witness

Intro to Witnessing
Witnessing on Direct Examination
Witnessing on Cross Examination
General Tips for Witnesses

Rules of Evidence 

What is an Objection
The 400s: Relevance and Character Evidence
Speculation
Hearsay
Rules of Competition